Howick College principal Iva Ropati says Pasifika students benefit from a strong identity.

Several fire crews are battling a fire at a factory started by a piece of machinery.

Taskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.

Three investigations have been launched after a 29-year-old man was shot dead by police.

29-year-old who was shot dead by police threatened officers with a machete, police say.

A truck and car crashed, then crashed into a third parked car.

Three friends escape house fire with just the clothes on their backs, dog and cat.

The "hot spot" suburbs include a number of up-and-coming neighbourhoods, agency boss says.

A 4-month-old baby girl suffered "significant" injuries and police are appealing for info

Car has crashed into a large slip, closing highway.

Police say the arrests are part of a wider investigation into the theft of cars.

Some in the education sector say Ministry pressuring schools to build "flexible" spaces.

Results of three Auckland Council byelections to be announced on Monday.

At least two people were rushed away in a St John Ambulance following Pakuranga crash.

Landlubbers' house-boat attracted controversy at East Auckland beach.

The H Files: Aucklander who killed for love was sentenced to life for manslaughter.

There was more trouble in Tripoli Rd last night, 24 hours after a person was hit by a car.

Horrified residents recalled seeing a car drive into the brawling mob, pinning a man down.

Crash on Auckland Southern Motorway expected to cause delays from Manukau.

Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

Boy's new school promises to make the placement "the best it can be for the child".

Pakuranga parents say their autistic son, 12, was bullied by kids and mocked by a teacher.

Specialist equipment was being sent to the scene to help the fire crews release the cows.

The game of golf went unfinished after a man's gear was stolen from the greens.

There have been 10 deaths on our roads so far this year, and nine fatal crashes.

Storm-damaged Half Moon Bay ferry terminal has been deemed safe by engineers.

The boat ramp is closed due to damage from today's storm, but people still try to use it.

COMMENT: For a world class city in the 21st century, beach pollution is not acceptable.

The AA says clamping while someone is in the car "smacks of revenue raising".

A South Auckland real estate agent breached fundamental obligations to his clients.